“…We establish the Law.” (Romans 3:31) “The Establishment” by Larry Burkett The apostle Paul gave a dissertation to some Jewish converts, telling them that the Law, established in the Old Testament, was not abolished as a result of salvation. One common idea of that generation was that once someone was saved that person was no […]
“Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.” (1 Timothy 6:17) Christmas Gift Giving by Larry Burkett We have become terribly imbalanced. We may give a surplus of […]
“The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, ‘Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.’ ” 2 Kings 4:1 (NIV) Lessons From the Widow by Chuck Bentley […]
“I was a father to the needy, and I investigated the case which I did not know.” Job 29:16 Whom To Help? by Larry Burkett When you have a surplus, how do you decide whom to help? Judy and I have faced that question, and we have a kind of pecking order that we go […]
“Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” James 1:17 Giving Thanks by Larry Burkett What are you most thankful for? A visit from a loved one? Turkey and pumpkin pie? The sound of children laughing? […]
“If you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic.” James 3:14-15 A Thankful Attitude by Larry Burkett It is remarkable that in America we could ever think […]
“Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?” Proverbs 27:4 (NIV) Jealousy by Chuck Bentley If Saul, Israel’s first king, had allowed David to serve under him, he would have had a faithful and daring warrior at his command. According to 1 Samuel 18 (NIV), “Whatever Saul sent him to do, David did […]
“Whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight.” 1 John 3:22 Keeping Commandments by Larry Burkett Few of us willfully violate the Ten Commandments. The spiritual and emotional consequences are devastating. Most committed Christians exercise a godly motivated self-discipline to avoid […]
“Commit your works to the Lord and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:3 (NASB) Planning God’s Way by Larry Burkett Often Christians question whether they should do any planning. The question I’m often asked is, “Shouldn’t a Christian depend totally on God?” Yes, but that doesn’t mean that we are to sit back and […]
“The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2 (NIV) Finding Security by Chuck Bentley When bad economic news is being reported daily, you may be tempted to feel insecure […]
